Thank you to all of those who showed interest to play at the Unity Games in Dubai this December (24th-30th). We have a total of 95 ladies and our trials and selection process will begin with the first Netball trial on Tuesday 6th June 2023.
Trial dates, sport and selection details are outlined below. We require a response via the forms linked below for ALL ladies who have registered interest even if you are unable to attend trials.
General Information:
The dates provided for each sport are the ONLY dates you may trial on. It is mandatory for EVERYONE to attend trials unless you are injured, ill or abroad. If there is another reason, please contact a coordinator for that sport.
If selected for the SJ squad, you will be required to attend training sessions throughout the lead up to the games.
As you are all aware, we have a very large and diverse Jamaat and limited team slots for Stanmore across all sports. In line with our responsibilities of providing all with a fair opportunity to gain selection and providing SJ with the best chance of competing for the trophy, we will aim to accommodate as many players under Stanmore as possible.
However, there are many individuals who have registered interest and there will inevitably be some who are unfortunately not selected.
If you are not selected, we will release you to be able to play under another banner if you wish in line with COEJ and the Unity Games protocols around representing another sporting body other than your home Jamaat. As you can appreciate, this is a difficult process for us so please bear with us as we have a large contingent of members to work through. Please keep an open channel of communication with us on any worries or concerns you may have.
Badminton:
- Played in teams of 4 with each tie against another city/country being a best of 3 matches with two singles and one doubles match.
- Players must be strong at both doubles and singles and both of these disciplines will be assessed during the trials.
- SJ has a strict allocation of 2 teams (8 players) in the Open and 40+ categories.
- We will have an external coach come in and assess ability in both singles and doubles as described above.
- Trials for both the Badminton Open and 40+ categories will be held on Monday 12th June (8-9pm) at Queens School, Bushey AND Wednesday 14th June (7:30-8:30) at Bentley Wood School, Stanmore.
- If you cannot make the trials and wish to be considered for the tournament, we will look at your past performances.
- Please fill out the form stating your availability for trials: https://bit.ly/Unity-Badminton-Trials
Football:
- Played indoors 7 aside with a maximum of 10 players per team.
- SJ has been allocated two team slots (a maximum of 20 players).
- Trials will take place on Wednesday 14th June AND Wednesday 21st June at 8-9:30pm at Hatch End High School, Harrow.
- If you cannot make the trials and wish to be considered for the tournament, we will look at your past performances.
- We will be looking for players that can play a variety of positions and are fluid and versatile in the game play with other players.
- Please fill out the form stating your availability for the trials: https://bit.ly/Unity-Football-Trials
Netball:
- Played indoors 7 aside with a maximum of 10 players per team.
- Trials will be held on Tuesday 6th June 8-10pm at St Helens, Northwood AND Sunday 11th June 4-6pm at Bushey Grove Leisure Centre.
- If you cannot make the trials and wish to be considered for the tournament, we will look at your past performances.
- We will have an external coach who is looking for players that can play a variety of positions and are fluid and versatile in the game play with other players.
- Please fill in the form stating your availability for trials as well as positions you wish to trial for: https://bit.ly/Unity-Netball-Trials
Throwball:
- Played indoors 9 aside with a maximum of 11 players per team.
- SJ has been allocated two team slots (a maximum of 22 players).
- Trials will take place on Friday 16th June AND Friday 23rd June at 9-11pm at Aldenham School Sports Centre.
- Given that Throwball is a new sport for SJ and we have not had competitive tournaments or sessions, it is difficult for us to consider you for Unity without trials as there is no ‘past performance’ as such to measure against unlike other sports.
- We will be looking for players that can play a variety of positions and are fluid and versatile in the game play with other players.
- Please fill out the form stating your availability for the trials: https://bit.ly/Unity-Throwball-Trials
Swimming:
- As swimming will only go ahead if there is enough interest, we will put all those who have registered interest forward. Please let us know if you have registered interest but would no longer like to take part.
Table Tennis:
- Played in teams of 4 with each tie against another city/country being a best of 3 matches with two singles and one doubles match.
- Players must be strong at both doubles and singles.
- SJ has a strict allocation of 2 teams (8 players)
- We have had interest from 11 individuals however this includes individuals who are likely to play two other sports and therefore cannot play table tennis as a third sport.
- As a result, those who selected table tennis as the only sport or as one of two sports they would like to play, are likely to be selected.
- We will be in touch to confirm places once trials for all other sports are complete.
